MAN - Lean Agile Coach/Engineer - Jira/Confluence

Experience : 3 to 5 years.

Qualification : BE Mechanical / Automobile, Lean / Agile certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant preferred).

Roles & Responsibilities :

The Lean Agile Coach / Engineer will support scaled agile transformation across indirect R&D functions by coaching teams, facilitating Lean-Agile practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong organizational skills, Agile expertise, and the ability to work in a matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Train and coach teams in Lean-Agile principles, enabling independent application of methods.

- Facilitate Lean-Agile practices across cross-functional R&D teams.

- Act as a subject matter expert in Lean principles and tailor methods to departmental needs.

- Coach Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Triads, and leadership on SAFe implementation and maturity.

- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including Kaizen events and waste elimination using Lean tools.

- Support Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, retrospectives, and syncs to ensure SAFe alignment.

- Develop and maintain Agile metrics dashboards and knowledge repositories using Jira and Confluence.

- Conduct workshops and promote a culture of transparency, feedback, and continuous learning.

Must-Have Skills :

- Proven experience in Agile Framework implementation and Lean process deployment.

- Practical application of Lean principles, Agile frameworks, and change management.

- SAFe / Agile certifications are a strong advantage.

- Proficiency in tools: Jira, Confluence, Mural / Whiteboard, MS Office.

Additional Skills & Competencies :

Organizational Skills :

- Strategic planning and prioritization.

- Stakeholder management across matrix teams.

- Documentation and knowledge management.

- Continuous improvement mindset.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent facilitation and communication.

- Empathy and adaptability in coaching diverse teams.

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.